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Speed Factor is a value which is used to change the static rail load to a dynamic rail load. Check FAQs
Fsf=Vt18.2k
Fsf - Speed Factor?Vt - Speed of Train?k - Track Modulus?

Speed Factor Example

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Here is how the Speed Factor equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Speed Factor equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Speed Factor equation looks like.

2.1138Edit=149Edit18.215Edit
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Speed Factor Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Speed Factor?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Fsf=Vt18.2k
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Fsf=149km/h18.215kgf/m²
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Fsf=14918.215
Next Step Evaluate
Fsf=2.11382607540258
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Fsf=2.1138

Speed Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Speed Factor
Speed Factor is a value which is used to change the static rail load to a dynamic rail load.
Symbol: Fsf
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Speed of Train
Speed of Train is the rate at which the object covers a specific distance.
Symbol: Vt
Measurement: SpeedUnit: km/h
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Track Modulus
Track modulus is the vertical stiffness of rail foundation.
Symbol: k
Measurement: PressureUnit: kgf/m²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Speed Factor

​Go Speed Factor according to German Formula
Fsf=Vt230000
​Go Speed Factor using German Formula and Speed is above 100kmph
Fsf=(4.5Vt2105)-(1.5Vt3107)

Other formulas in Speed Factor category

​Go Speed given Speed Factor
Vt=Fsf(18.2k)
​Go Speed using German Formula
Vt=Fsf30000
​Go Track Modulus given Speed Factor
k=(Vt18.2Fsf)2

How to Evaluate Speed Factor?

Speed Factor evaluator uses Speed Factor = Speed of Train/(18.2*sqrt(Track Modulus)) to evaluate the Speed Factor, The Speed Factor is defined as the value used for increasing the static load value for considering dynamic effect for design of rails. Its generally called as Indian formula. Speed Factor is denoted by Fsf symbol.

How to evaluate Speed Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Speed Factor, enter Speed of Train (Vt) & Track Modulus (k) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Speed Factor

What is the formula to find Speed Factor?
The formula of Speed Factor is expressed as Speed Factor = Speed of Train/(18.2*sqrt(Track Modulus)). Here is an example- 2.113826 = 41.3888888888889/(18.2*sqrt(147.09974999999)).
How to calculate Speed Factor?
With Speed of Train (Vt) & Track Modulus (k) we can find Speed Factor using the formula - Speed Factor = Speed of Train/(18.2*sqrt(Track Modulus)). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Speed Factor?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Speed Factor-
  • Speed Factor=(Speed of Train^2)/30000OpenImg
  • Speed Factor=((4.5*Speed of Train^2)/10^5)-((1.5*Speed of Train^3)/10^7)OpenImg
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